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June 20, 2025

Windows 11 migration heats up… on desktops

Businesses are upgrading their desktop PCs in anticipation of the end of support for Windows 10, which is less than four months away. Recent data shows a 22 percent increase in desktop shipments to enterprise customers in Europe during April and May, with revenue rising by 17 percent. Desktops accounted for nearly 17 percent of total PC revenues in early Q2, the highest level in two years. Germany saw significant sales growth, leading to availability issues, while the UK and Poland also experienced increases in desktop sales. Despite this surge, Windows 10 still held a 53.9 percent share of the global desktop Windows market in May, compared to 43.22 percent for Windows 11, with some customers hesitant to adopt the new OS due to economic factors and hardware incompatibilities. Major PC manufacturers have noted a delayed refresh cycle, but signs of growth are emerging. Notebook sales have increased modestly, with unit sales up 2 percent and revenue up 7 percent, driven by AI-ready devices, though adoption is limited by application availability and higher prices. Desktops are crucial for businesses transitioning to Windows 11.

Winsage

June 19, 2025

With Windows 10 circling the drain, Windows 11 sees a long-overdue surge

Windows 11's market share increased from 43.22 percent in May to 47.73 percent in June, while Windows 10's share decreased from 53.19 percent to 48.92 percent during the same period. Microsoft has encouraged this transition through full-screen prompts, an advertising campaign, and a tool for migrating data from Windows 10 to Windows 11. The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025. Windows 11 has minimum requirements, including a TPM 2.0 module, which disqualifies many existing PCs from upgrading. Users may face options such as running an unsupported version of Windows, paying for continued support, purchasing new hardware, or switching to alternative operating systems.

Winsage

June 17, 2025

Millions Of Windows Users Get Microsoft’s Free Upgrade Offer

As of June 17, Windows 10's global market share has fallen below 50% for the first time, now at 48.9%, while Windows 11 is at 47.7%. This suggests that nearly 60 million users have switched from Windows 10 to Windows 11. In the United States, Windows 11 holds 55.2% of the market compared to Windows 10's 42.0%. In Asia, Windows 10's share has decreased from 59% to 49%, while Windows 11 has increased to over 46%. Approximately 700 million users remain on Windows 10, with over 240 million devices not meeting the upgrade requirements. Microsoft is encouraging users to upgrade and will introduce a migration tool to facilitate the transition. The upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is free for compatible PCs, but unsupported systems may face security risks post-October 14.

Winsage

June 3, 2025

Windows 11 lost users again in May, but not among gamers

In March, users of Windows 10 began transitioning to Windows 11, a trend that continued into April. By the end of April, Windows 11 had a market share of 43.72 percent, which declined to 43.22 percent by the end of May. Meanwhile, Windows 10's market share increased by 0.25 points to 53.19 percent. In the gaming sector, Windows 11 held a market share of 58.30 percent, an increase of 0.46 points, while Windows 10's share decreased to 37 percent, a decline of 1.09 points.

Winsage

June 3, 2025

Windows 11 market share stalls ahead of Windows 10 cutoff

User adoption of Windows 11 is slowing, with its market share decreasing from a peak of 43.72 percent in May to 43.22 percent in early June 2025. In contrast, Windows 10's market share has increased to 53.19 percent. Expert Kieren Jessop from Canalys notes that while the figures may seem concerning, they align with forecasts, and a monthly increase in Windows 11 adoption of 0.5 to 1.5 percent is anticipated through October. Canalys projects an 8.1 percent growth in commercial shipments of Windows-only devices in the US for 2025, but a decline in consumer shipments is expected, with a -2.5 percent decrease in the US and a -0.7 percent decrease globally.

Winsage

June 2, 2025

Microsoft’s Bad News—500 Million Windows Users Must Now Decide

A recent advisory warns Windows users about vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 due to the impending cessation of support for Windows 10 in October. Asus has highlighted that users of Windows 10 or older systems will soon lose regular updates and support. Currently, around 750 million users are on Windows 10, with 500 million potentially eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11. Recent market data shows Windows 10's user share has increased from 41% in April to over 43% in May, while Windows 11 has declined by 3.5%. The urgency for upgrades is heightened as the deadline for Windows 10 support approaches, raising concerns about a potential cybersecurity crisis.

Winsage

May 15, 2025

3 reasons Windows 11 is the best advertisement Linux ever had

Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 support for installation, creating compatibility issues for users with older hardware, even if the hardware is otherwise capable of running the OS. Many users are still on Windows 10 as the support deadline approaches, with some considering Linux as an alternative since it does not impose TPM 2.0 restrictions. Linux distributions can be installed on machines lacking TPM 2.0, allowing users to retain their existing hardware. Older CPUs, typically from Intel's 7th generation or earlier, are often incompatible with Windows 11 but can run Linux efficiently, sometimes improving application performance. Linux offers more customization and less bloat compared to Windows, appealing to users frustrated with Windows 11's limitations. The shift to Windows 11 has prompted some users to explore Linux as a viable alternative.

Winsage

May 13, 2025

Windows 10 M365 apps to get security fixes into 2028

Microsoft will provide security updates for Windows 10 users until October 10, 2028, despite the end of official support on October 14, 2025. Microsoft 365 subscribers on Windows 10 will continue to receive security patches for applications like Word and Excel, but support will be limited to troubleshooting for those unable to upgrade to Windows 11. If issues arise that are exclusive to Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 and do not occur on Windows 11, users will be encouraged to upgrade. Transitioning to Windows 11 has faced resistance due to hardware requirements, particularly affecting users of older Surface devices. As of now, Windows 10 holds a 53 percent global desktop market share, while Windows 11 has 44 percent.

Winsage

May 12, 2025

Microsoft loosens the noose on Windows 10 users with new end-of-support timeline

The official end of Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025, after which users will no longer receive technical support, new features, or security patches. Windows 10's global desktop market share has decreased from nearly 70% to approximately 53% over the past year, indicating a shift towards Windows 11. Microsoft 365 apps, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and OneDrive, will continue to receive security updates on Windows 10 until October 2028. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program offers optional, paid security patches for Windows 10 after its end of support. Users may face significant hardware costs when upgrading to Windows 11, and alternatives like macOS or Linux are also options to consider.

Winsage

May 9, 2025

Do You Really Have to Stop Using Windows 10?

Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Users will continue to use Windows 10, but it will no longer receive security updates, increasing vulnerability to threats. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 if their hardware supports it, purchase a new device with Windows 11 pre-installed, or consider alternative operating systems such as ChromeOS Flex or Linux.